Dejounte Murray returned to action in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 119-93 loss to Toronto on Wednesday night. His 25 minutes were his first since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23.

"If you're not embarrassed and really mad about this, that's a problem," Dejounte Murray said after the Pelicans' 119-93 loss to the struggling Raptors on Wednesday night extended their losing streak to six games.

On Monday afternoon, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported starting point guard Dejounte Murray intends to return on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Murray suffered a left hand injury on opening night against the Chicago Bulls when he finished with 14 points and game-leading 10 assists to go along with 8 rebounds.

The New Orleans Pelicans front office prioritized it in the offseason. After acquiring former All-Star Dejounte Murray last summer, New Orleans hoped to shift its identity by adding a point guard who understood the nuances of being a true floor general.

Dejounte Murray’s long-awaited return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup was anything but celebratory. Instead, it became a Thanksgiving Eve nightmare as the Pelicans were embarrassed 119-93 at home by the Toronto Raptors — a team that entered the night winless in 10 road games.

Pelicans' guard Dejounte Murray is expected to return Wednesday vs. Raptors. He's been out with a broken hand. He's also had to deal with his mom's health issues.

New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray's return to the lineup on Wednesday was less than ideal and he even apologised to fans.

Dejounte Murray says his New Orleans Pelicans teammates should be “embarrassed” and “really mad” about their latest loss

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing disaster to close out the 2024 calendar year’s schedule. Zion Williamson and Willie Green are starting to feel the heat from the Smoothie King Center’s booing fans and a couple of players might have added field to that fire.